Current Affairs Quiz – December 2025

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Taragiri (Yard 12653), the 4th Nilgiri Class ship under Project 17A, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 28 November 2025 at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Limited, Mumbai. It shows major progress in Aatmanirbhar Bharat (Self-reliant India) in warship construction. It revives the legacy of the old INS Taragiri (1980–2013). It was designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) with high stealth, automation, survivability and firepower.

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The Prime Minister (PM) of India recently mentioned the Khiamniungan tribe in his Mann Ki Baat radio programme. They are a major Naga tribe living in eastern Nagaland (India) and north-western Myanmar. The word Khiamniungan means “source of great river or water.” Their society traditionally follows a clan-based social system. They speak the Khiamniugan language, which belongs to the Sino-Tibetan language family. They celebrate Tsokum Sumai for good harvest and Khaotzao Sey Hok-ah Sumai at the end of farming season.

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Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR–CMFRI), Kochi will host the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit 2026 on 29–30 January 2026. It is jointly organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, CMFRI, and CSIR–Central Salt Marine Chemicals Research Institute (CSMCRI). It is one of the largest global seaweed industry gatherings. Participants from Brazil, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Sweden, and many other countries will attend. It will promote international partnerships, technology transfer, and global market linkages.

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The World Health Organization has issued the first global guidelines on Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss. GLP-1 receptor agonists are synthetic medicines used to treat adult obesity and type-2 diabetes. These drugs are mainly injectable, while oral versions are under development. Leading examples are Semaglutide and Tirzepatide, now available in India. They increase insulin, reduce glucagon, slow stomach emptying, and suppress appetite, helping control blood sugar and body weight.

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More than 1,500 academics protested in Kolkata against the Central government’s plan to repeal the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Act, 1959. The Indian Statistical Institute, founded by Professor Prasanta Chandra (P.C.) Mahalanobis on 17 December 1931 in Kolkata, is India’s key centre for statistical research, education, and training. The Act applies to ISI, its governing body, staff, and students, and grants autonomy to support its national role. The Act declared ISI an institution of national importance under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

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December 4 is observed as International Cheetah Day to raise awareness and support for the survival of cheetahs. Cheetahs are one of the oldest big cat species, with ancestors dating back over five million years to the Miocene era. Namibia has the world’s largest cheetah population. Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, reaching speeds of 112 km/h in just three seconds. In 1952, India declared the cheetah extinct due to hunting and habitat loss. India’s cheetah translocation programme at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh brought cheetahs from Namibia, South Africa, and Botswana.

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A new spider species named Dolomedes indicus was discovered in the evergreen rainforests of Western Ghats in Wayanad district, Kerala. It is the first recorded species of the Dolomedes genus, also called raft or fishing spiders, found in India. Unlike house spiders, it is an active semi-aquatic hunter that hunts on water surfaces. It senses vibrations using water surface tension and quickly jumps to catch insects or small fish. It can swim and dive in water.

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Two pairs of red-breasted parakeets were spotted on the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Patna campus, exciting birdwatchers and highlighting local biodiversity. These birds are listed as Near Threatened on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. This is the first confirmed sighting of red-breasted parakeets in Bihar. Scientific name of the species is Psittacula alexandri, also called the moustached parakeet. They are native to Southeast Asian countries and easily identified by the large red patch on their breast.

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Armed Forces Flag Day is observed in India every year on 7 December since 1949 to honour soldiers and martyrs. The day collects public funds to support war widows, ex-servicemen, veterans, and disabled soldiers. Delhi government, for the first time, honoured chiefs of all four armed forces. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged citizens to contribute to the Flag Day Fund.

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The Indian Army inaugurated Radio Dirang, 88.4 FM – Apni Mitti, Apni Kahani, marking it as the first Community Radio Station (CRS) in the Eastern Theatre, aimed at enhancing communication in border areas. The station was established by the Gajraj Corps under Operation Sadbhavna, reflecting the Army’s commitment to community engagement and socio-economic development in Arunachal Pradesh. Radio Dirang is designed to promote and preserve local culture, traditions, and social development initiatives, acting as a bridge between the administration and the community. It serves as a vital channel for local administration, enabling the timely dissemination of important information to residents in remote and border areas.